Celery Soup with Potatoes, Leeks and Dill
\ When it's cold and rainy (a rare occasion here in Los Angeles) you have to take advantage of it and make yourself a good pot of soup! Some of my most favorite soups can be found in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking Cookbooks, both volumes one and two. I haven't made one I didn't love. True to Julia's style, there are a few steps. They are not hard steps but are worth it. Very much so. I did one thing differently. I added dill. I didn't have fresh dill on hand so I used a pretty amazing spice blend by WildTree called Dill Dip Blend . It does make a fantastically addicting dip but is equally delicious as a seasoning. Celery Soup with Potatoes, Leeks and Dill Inspired by Julia Child Celery and Leeks 3 cups sliced celery 2 Leeks, white parts only, sliced or 1 1/4 cups sliced onion 1/4 tsp salt 3 TB butter 4 cups broth, chicken or vegetable 1/3 cup uncooked white rice 3 tsp WildTree Dill Dip Blend Potatoes 3 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 c